P&D White Shrimp (Tail on)
From: $14.50
Mild in flavor with a moderate texture.
Best utilized when highly seasoned or fried.
FARMED PRODUCT OF: THAIILAND, INDIA, ECUADOR, PHILIPPINES, INDONESIA, VIETNAM
PEELED & DEVEINED
TAIL ON
2 POUND PACKAGE
MULTIPLE SIZES AVAILABLE
Flavor Profile
Because they have a moderate water content, White shrimp have a mild flavor and medium texture. White shrimp are more firm than Freshwater Shrimp, but less than Tigers and Wild Mexicans. These highly popular shrimp are great to use when frying or cooking with intense seasonings.
The scientific name Litopenaeus vannamei helps distinguish these shrimp from other shrimp varieties. White Shrimp make up over 60% of farmed shrimp globally, making them extremely accessible and affordable. This shrimp variety is a great candidate for aquaculture farming, as larvae can be successfully bred with high survival rates.
Common Country of Origin(s): Thailand, India, Ecuador, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam
Shrimp Sizing
The numbers attached to the shrimp description are called the “count,” which represents the number of individual shrimp that make up one pound. For instance, “16-20” means there are between 16 and 20 shrimp in one pound. Most of our shrimp comes in two pound bags, so there would be 36 to 40 shrimp in a two pound bag.
If a single number is accompanied by a U, there are “under” that many shrimp in one pound. I.e. U15 shrimp have under 15 shrimp per pound. They can also be listed as a 13-15 count.
Finally, as the numbers decrease, the size of the shrimp increase. Our 350-500 shrimp are tiny salad shrimp and the 2-4 shrimp are our jumbos. Large shrimp are often referred to as Prawns.
Forms of Shrimp
Shrimp processing affects how the consumer is best able to prepare, cook, and serve shrimp. See the terminology below to determine what best fits your needs.
P&D Peeled & deveined, shell and vein (digestive track)removed. Tail on or off.
TAIL ON Headless, peeled & deveined shrimp in which the tail has not been removed.
TAIL OFF Headless, peeled & deveined shrimp in which the tail has been removed.
EZ PEEL Deveined with the shell on. Maintains moisture and flavor when grilling shrimp.
HEADLESS, SHELL ON Only the head has been removed, leaving the shell and tail attached
HEAD ON Head, shell and tail on
BUTTERFLIED The shell and digestive track have been removed and a deep cut has been made that “butterflies” the shrimp without splitting it in two pieces. Typically breaded shrimp.
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Cooking Tips & Recipes
White shrimp are a great multipurpose ingredient, but are best utilized when deep fried or heavily seasoned. Deep frying in a panko, tempura or beer batter results in a crispy exterior while maintaining a moist interior.
